Sports

The spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and community pride was on full display as Ijero United Football Club emerged champions of the first annual Oluye Municipal Cup, a grassroots football tournament that brought together clubs from various towns and communities within the Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The thrilling final...

Former African champion in athletics, Chief Dr. Mbanefo Akpom has advised Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state to make sports development a priority as he marches on towards reelection. He also pledged his total support towards this initiative if called upon. Akpom, who is the founder of Mbanefo Akpom Sports Development...

President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the family and friends of boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa, who died on June 2, 2025, at 75. Nwankpa represented Nigeria at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, competing in the light-welterweight division. He won gold medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos and the 1974...

BetKing, a leading sports-tech and entertainment company, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to inclusivity at the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State, Nigeria. The company took centre stage in the para-athletics category, sponsoring all para events and ensuring that athletes living with disabilities had the support and visibility...

Novak Djokovic has  sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final   as world number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017. The 38-year-old Djokovic dusted aside Britain’s Cameron Norrie in straight sets, his 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Court Philippe...

From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, African players showcased incredible talent and consistency throughout the 2024/2025 season. With jaw-dropping goals, dazzling assists, and standout performances, these stars proved they are among the best in the world. 1. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – 42 goals, 8 assists in 47 games. 2....

Top Serie A club, Juventus, have submitted an official bid for Victor Osimhen, just as it is being reported that Napoli will be more open to sell the striker to Saudi Arabia rather than to a local rival, according to ScoreNigeria.com.ng. According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus have tendered a bid...

Nasarawa United head coach Salisu Yusuf has explained that his tactical prowess and half time pep talk  was instrumental to his side’s comeback win over Lobi Stars in Enugu in a North Central derby. At the Cathedral Stadium in Enugu, Nasarawa United staged an impressive comeback to win 2-1 against their neighbours,...

Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder Masai Ujiri, Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, has announced Giants of Africa Festival 2025. Returning to the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda from July 26 to August 2, the event will bring...

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially completed his transfer to Real Madrid, bringing an end to his long-standing association with the Premier League club. This was disclosed in a post by veteran sports journalist, Fabrizo Romano on his official X page. He said, “Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, here we go!” The...